Loyola Chicago Defeats Ball State 3-1 in MIVA Action Thursday

Thursday, February 16

Chicago, IL

8 pm ET/7 pm CT

Ball State University

6-5,1-2MIVA

Loyola University Chicago

10-2,3-0MIVA

Ball St.

Loyola Chicago

Photo by: Ball State University Creative Services

Loyola Chicago Defeats Ball State 3-1 in MIVA Action Thursday

February 17, 2023 | Men's Volleyball

Box Score

CHICAGO, Ill. - The Ball State men's volleyball team (6-5, 1-2 MIVA) dropped a 3-1 match to Loyola Chicago (10-2, 3-0 MIVA) Thursday night at Gentile Arena.

The Cardinals started the match off hot, taking the first set 25-23 to earn the early 1-0 edge over the Ramblers.

It was a close first frame but after Ball State scored four-straight kills from veteran Kaleb Jenness to take a 24-21 advantage the Cardinals were able to come out atop of the Ramblers.

After that, Loyola Chicago came back to take sets two (25-21), three (25-21), and four (25-22) despite Ball State's competitiveness throughout the match which included many ties and lead changes.

For the night, Jenness had a season high 21 kills for the Cardinals while teammate Tinaishe Ndavazocheva put down 15 kills. Jenness also was efficient from the floor hitting a .516 percent off 31 total attacks.

The entire match saw plenty point-for-point action and the Cardinals battled throughout the contest but unfortunately the Rambler's would pull away from Ball State towards the end to earn the victory tonight.

The Ball State men's volleyball team continues Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association action when it plays at long-time rival Purdue Fort Wayne Saturday night at 7 pm ET.